Canadian French

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Congratulates Governor General Designate Mary Simon

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Ethnic groups in Canada, Indigenous peoples of North America, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Canadian French, Languages of Canada, Michif, Métis in the United States, Metis, First Nations, Indigenous peoples in Canada

OTTAWA, ON, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation, the National Indigenous Women's Organization representing Mtis women across the Mtis Nation Motherland, is honored to congratulate Governor General Designate Mary Simon, as Canada's first Indigenous governor general.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation, the National Indigenous Women's Organization representing Mtis women across the Mtis Nation Motherland, is honored to congratulate Governor General Designate Mary Simon, as Canada's first Indigenous governor general.
  • Ms. Simon comes with a long record of accomplishments as she becomes Queen Elizabeth II's representative as Canada's head of state.
  • It has been an incredibly historic week for Indigenous women, and Indigenous peoples in Canada with the appointment of Governor General Designate Mary Simon, and the historic win of National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, the first ever female National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
  • Said President Melanie Omeniho, of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, Women of the Metis Nation.

'Paykiiwikay,' Métis Culture Podcast keeps the Michif Language and Culture Alive

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Canadian French, Languages of Canada, Michif, Métis in the United States, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Indigenous peoples of North America

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 12, 2021 /CNW/ -Canadian Geographicand Mtis NationSaskatchewan (MNS) present 'Paykiiwikay' Mtis Culture Podcast, a new online series exploring the rich Mtis culture and Michif language.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 12, 2021 /CNW/ -Canadian Geographicand Mtis NationSaskatchewan (MNS) present 'Paykiiwikay' Mtis Culture Podcast, a new online series exploring the rich Mtis culture and Michif language.
  • Working with Leah and the Mtis NationSaskatchewan on this series has opened my eyes to the depth and richness of Mtis history, language and culture.
  • The range of topics is as varied as the personalities; from the impact of Michif language loss on Mtis identity, to Michif cultural expression in the arts and Mtis food and cooking.
  • "Through these podcasts, we will share important stories about Mtis history, language and culture.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Honours October 4th as a Memorial Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA People

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Saturday, October 3, 2020
Indigenous peoples of North America, Anti-indigenous racism in the United States, Crimes against women, Missing and murdered Indigenous women, Murder in Canada, Violence against women in the United States, Canadian French, Michif, Women, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Native Women's Association of Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2020 /CNW/ -Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak/Women of the Mtis Nation are standing in support of our families and communities.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2020 /CNW/ -Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak/Women of the Mtis Nation are standing in support of our families and communities.
  • Every October, communities across Canada come together at vigils to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit and LGBQQTIA folks (MMIWG).
  • We stand alongside these families to offer support, educate the public, and commemorate the lives of our Indigenous women and girls including our Mtis families.
  • Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak is engaged with other Indigenous partners, families of MMIWG, and government partners in the development of the National Actional Plan to address MMIWG.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Calls for Gendered Lens in COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Canadian French, Michif, Métis in the United States, Linguistics, Language

OTTAWA, March 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak's (LFMO) is calling for additional resources to ensure that a gendered lens is used in implementing the federal government's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, March 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak's (LFMO) is calling for additional resources to ensure that a gendered lens is used in implementing the federal government's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan.
  • Mtis women's and girls' physical, cultural and security needs are not being considered in the development of this funding.
  • In areas with insufficient access to medical care, Mtis women risk contracting the virus through the use of public transportation.
  • In these cases, and where Mtis women are employed in the healthcare field, they risk rapid transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable family members.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak - Women of the Métis Nation responds to the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Canadian French, Cree language, Michif, Missing and murdered Indigenous women, Linguistics, Women, Language

OTTAWA, June 4, 2019 /CNW/ -The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has released its final report.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 4, 2019 /CNW/ -The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has released its final report.
  • The mandate of the National Inquiry was to look into and report on the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women and girls, including sexual violence.
  • While Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak has been critical of the National Inquiry process, at issue was specifically the matter of Mtis Women, girls, persons identifying as LGBTQ2S+ and families not being given due consideration of the unique scenarios presenting Mtis people across the homeland.
  • Melanie Omeniho, President of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak states "We are relieved that the final report of the National Inquiry has been tabled.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak - Women of the Métis Nation pleased Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial of man accused of murdering Cindy Gladue but issues remain

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Friday, May 24, 2019
Canadian French, Languages of Canada, Cree language, Michif, Métis in the United States, R v Gladue, Linguistics, Acquittal, Language

Cindy Gladue, 36, a mother of three children, was found dead on June 22, 2011, in an Edmonton hotel room.

Key Points: 
  • Cindy Gladue, 36, a mother of three children, was found dead on June 22, 2011, in an Edmonton hotel room.
  • In June 2017, the Alberta Court of Appeal has overturned Barton's acquittal and ordered a new trial.
  • Melanie Omeniho, President of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Women of the Mtis Nation, stated "Mtis women need to be honoured.
  • Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak vows to continue to provide supports to the Gladue family as they seek justice for Cindy Gladue, a mother, daughter, sister and friend to many."

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak - Women of the Métis Nation receive funding for Métis Women to participate in Community Development

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Friday, March 22, 2019
Canadian French, Languages of Canada, Cree language, Michif, Métis in the United States, Linguistics, Culture, Languages

It will assist Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak to develop human resource capacity to support initiatives of importance identified by Mtis women specifically in the areas of governance and community participation.

Key Points: 
  • It will assist Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak to develop human resource capacity to support initiatives of importance identified by Mtis women specifically in the areas of governance and community participation.
  • It will also go towards engagement to link Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak with other Mtis and Canadian organizations.
  • We are pleased to be recognized as a leader in our community", says Melanie Omehiho, President of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak - Women of the Mtis Nation.
  • Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak - Women of the Mtis Nation member organizations include women representation from the five Mtis homeland provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.